Binding: Electronics Brand: Canon EAN: 0013803026528 Feature: Up to 4,800 x 2,400 dpi resolution Is Autographed: 0 Is Memorabilia: 0 Label: Canon Manufacturer: Canon Model: 8580A001 Modem Description: None Publisher: Canon Studio: Canon System Memory Size: 0.08 Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features
Up to 4,800 x 2,400 dpi resolution 4-by-6-inch photos in as little as 38 seconds 13-by-19-inch posters in as little as 3 minutes 8-color ChromaPLUS ink system for true-to-life color USB 2.0, Mac FireWire, PictBridge interfaces
The Canon i9900 photo printer provides a high-quality, versatile solution for photo enthusiasts and low-volume photo professionals. This low-profile, quiet machine offers wide format printing (up to 13 by 19 inches) as well as fast 4-by-6-inch borderless prints in as little as 38 seconds. (All reported speeds are maximums. Actual speeds will vary.) For truly professional-looking results, the printer also supports resolutions up to 4,800 x 1,200 dpi.
Print directly from PictBridge and BubbleJet Direct cameras. No PC required.
The i9900 utilizes an eight-color, separate ink tank color system to increase the range of color reproduction. This multi-tank technology features low-ink sensors so you won't run dry in the middle of a print and saves you money by letting you replace only the color that has run out. The i9900 offers a built-in sheet feeder that's able to handle up to 100 sheets of 17 lb. stock, 10 envelopes, 30 transparency sheets, or a full range of specialty papers. It even comes with a sample package of 4-by-6-inch Photo Paper Pro.
Offering direct connection to Bubble Jet Direct or PictBridge-compatible digital cameras or DV camcorders, the i9900 also features fast USB 2.0 and FireWire interfaces (FireWire compatible with Mac OS only) for convenient peripheral connection. It comes with a comprehensive package of image editing software, including Easy-PhotoPrint Plus, Easy-WebPrint, ZoomBrowser EX, PhotoRecord, ImageBrowser, and PhotoStitch. (See tech specs for system requirements.) The unit is backed by a one year warranty on parts and labor.
What's in the Box i9900 photo printer, i9900 print head, ink tanks (BCI-6C cyan, BCI-6M magenta, BCI-6Y yellow, BCI-6Bk black, BCI-6PC photo cyan, BCI-6PM photo magenta, BCI-6R red, and BCI-6G green), power cord, easy setup instructions, document kit (quick start guide, registration card, setup software and user's guide, software CD), Photo Paper Pro sample pack; printer cable not included
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Very finicky printer Comment: This printer worked like a dream for a few months, but after that I can rarely print more than a few photos without having to clean the print head nozzles. The problems began as soon as I inserted replacement ink cartridges. Mostly it just won't print all the colors from it's pallette of 8 colors (so I end up with odd colored photos and wasting lots of photo paper). Eventually, it made a terrible noise and quit working altogether. I brought to an authorized repair shop and it had to have the print head replaced. The repair shop said I was supposed to use only official Canon ink cartridges, but I was suspicious since I never had to do this before with any other printers. So I did a bunch of online research and it seems the compatible inkjet cartridges are just as good as the authorized Canon ones that cost about 3 times more. Long story short, my printer worked great for a short while then the old problems started to reappear as soon as I had to replace an ink cartridge. This time it quit printing an entire group of colors. In a last desperate attempt to get the thing to work, I went out and paid full price for Canon's outrageously priced ink cartridges and guess what? The malfunctioning block of colors suddenly opened up. I printed a few test photos (5 x 7s), checked the ink levels and noted that the official Canon cartridges were already HALF EMPTY!!! (I normally order my compatible cartridges from one of the top rated inkjet cartridge stores). It seems our friends at Canon figured out a way to design a printer that is so fussy that it only works with their overpriced ink. Very clever, Canon--I'll take my business elsewhere next time I purchase a large format printer (esp now that Epson makes a large format printer for less than this overpriced, under performer). Do Not buy this printer unless you enjoy constant headaches and you don't mind paying a king's ransom for ink! Customer Rating: Summary: 2 years and it still rocks! Comment: I bought this printer nearly 2 years ago specifically for its wide-format printing ability, but it has proven itself over and over as an excellent photo printer. I use it to print 11x17 and 4x6 and everything in between. And it's still printing great prints.
I use the 11x17 to print a family birthday/anniversary calendar, using high-resolution high-bright paper, and my only problem with this is that the paper itself curls when I print photos on it, simply because it gets saturated with ink. Not too much of a problem when printing on one side only, but for double-sided printing I would recommend using a heavier paper or card stock. (This is true for any inkjet printer if you are printing anything other than text.)
The genuine Canon ink can be found for reasonable prices. If you are buying a printer this high-end, you shouldn't use the cheap ink in it, it's just not worth it. You will get many MANY prints out of one set of ink tanks, but be sure to ignore the "ink out" warnings and eyeball the ink yourself... if you can still see saturation in the sponge you still have ink left. I've found that, depending on the ink color and the amount of color in my photos, I can get anywhere from 10 to 50 4x6 prints or 5-10 11x17 pages out of an "empty" ink tank. Photo Cyan seems to need replacing more often than the others, so if you find ink on sale buy extra Photo Cyan and Photo Magenta (the 2nd most used color). Warning: The Red and Green ink tanks are not carried in many stores so once you get the ink warning on Red or Green, go online and order a new one because you probably won't be able to buy one locally when it finally does run out. The good news is that the printer uses so little Red and Green that even if you print lots and lots of prints frequently, you only need to keep one of each on hand. Personally, I keep as spares: 1 Green, 1 Red, 2 Black, 2 Cyan, 2 Magenta, 2 Yellow, 3 Photo Magenta, 3-4 Photo Cyan.
Cheap photo paper vs. Name Brand photo paper: Your mileage may vary. I have found that certain brands of cheap paper perform better than the name brand types. If you print a lot of photos you will appreciate not shelling out $boatloads for expensive paper, especially for 4x6 prints. I don't recommend HP photo paper, it produces somewhat muddy results. I have had great results from Kodak Premium 8.5 x 11 provided the original photo is high enough resolution... 4 megapixels at the absolute minimum. I have also had excellent results from LD Premium Glossy 4x6 paper. (I have not tried the LD 8.5x11 paper)
Like every other Canon inkjet printer I have ever owned, the i9900 can get a little OCD when it comes to "getting ready to print". Most of the time the printer fires up quickly and if you send a lot of files to the printer at the same time they will print back-to-back with no delay, unless you use the driver's "ink dry" function to delay the next page for an amount of time you specify to allow the previous page to dry. But sometimes the printer decides it needs to clean itself or recalibrate itself after every page, that can get irritating.
I do have a beef with the printer driver: it wants to "fix" every photo, even if you are deliberately printing something "washed-out" it will darken it. And you can't really turn that off. There is a "manual color correction" function but it is very tedious and convoluted and doesn't work very well. Canon probably does this so they can claim that the printer doesn't print any bad photos, but it won't even let you print a "bad" photo on purpose. Not many people will likely have a problem with this, I have a specific reason for wanting to print a washed-out photo on occasion.
Customer Rating: Summary: COLOR PRINTER Comment: This printer prints excellent and quality pictures that are stunning. The only problem I have with it is its size. Too big. I would have rated it higher if it were not for the size. Customer Rating: Summary: Good but expensive Comment: I bought this product to print color proofs for clients of my graphic design business. At the time, it was rated one of the best on the market, could take 13" media and printed bleeds.
It actually is an excellent printer, and has only a few flaws.
With good quality ink, this printer creates excellent prints. The colors are very close to print shop quality, and the bleeds are very good. Using these for self-made projects [cards, tri-folds, invitations, etc.] is where this maching thrives.
It is a little on the slow side. It also is awkward when printing photos. Knowing how and where to place the paper, as well as using the software [which isn't the greatest] is key.
Also, the ink is expensive. Sure, all printer ink is expensive, but this has 8 cartridges to refill. Plus, using on full coverage uses up the ink quickly.
I also warn against purchasing after-market or reconditioned ink. THis discounted ink is worthless. It doesn't last very long and dries up on you quickly. IT also doesn't do the job for color, as all of yor prints will turn out horribly. You have to use the Canon ink, which again is pretty expensive.
All-in-all it is a good printer.
Customer Rating: Summary: Wonderful color for outdoor shots Comment: I purchased this printer for the wider format capability for color prints and the economy of seperate ink tanks.
Pro: Excellent greens and flesh tones for outdoor shots; speed is adequate for my purposes and it runs very quiet. The other surprise for me was that it seems to be able to sit a little longer between printing without drying up or having to do head cleans. I don't always get to print with it as often as I would like as I use another printer for my everyday printing. The colors are pretty acurate, I do not see a lot of shifting one way or the other. My 11 x 17 prints are suitable for framing
Cons: I have had this around a year and find no problems with it at all. The inks are stated not to be archival if this is a problem for you, but my photos are holding up fine.
